back seat
Britishnoun
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a seat at the back, esp of a vehicle
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informal a subordinate or inconspicuous position (esp in the phrase take a back seat )
Example Sentences
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Her Pizza Hut outfit and a prop pizza box were folded neatly in the back seat.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
After Spivey’s truck arrived at the police impound lot, Jones pointed out a compartment concealed in the back seat and asked Tamasi to open it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
When Estuardo Mazariegos was 22, he was pulled over by Los Angeles police officers who found a gun and ammunition in the back seat of his Nissan Sentra.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“There are periods of time where the Mag Seven has taken a back seat, and this year is one of them,” says Sylvia Jablonski, chief investment officer of Defiance ETFs.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Isa and Benny waved and ran to the car, piling into the back seat.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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